Challenges for Metacognitive Interventions with Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Ann Pearman, Christopher Hertzog, MacKenzie Hughes, Emily Giannotto
Primary Institution: MetroHealth Medical System
Hypothesis
There are individual differences in who benefits from metacognitive interventions and why they do so.
Conclusion
Specific personal characteristics can create barriers to the adoption and maintenance of trained metacognitive strategies in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher TICS scores were related to less improvement from T1 to T2.
- Personality traits correlated with memory self-efficacy and memory complaints in the intervention group.
Takeaway
Some older people find it harder to use memory training because of their personality and thinking skills.
Methodology
The study evaluated variables influencing training benefits, including compliance and improvements on outcome variables.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported measures of memory and personality.
Limitations
The study may not account for all individual differences affecting intervention outcomes.
Participant Demographics
Older adults participating in memory training interventions.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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